Krish means dark or attractive — a diminutive of Krishna, from the Sanskrit. Lord Krishna IS one of Hinduism's most beloved deities — the divine flute player, the charioteer of the Bhagavad Gita. Five letters of the most beloved Hindu deity, the divine-flute-player, and the Gita's charioteer.
Krish IS a diminutive of Krishna — one of Hinduism's most beloved deities, the divine flute player and Gita's charioteer.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Sanskrit; Lord Krishna.
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Today
Krish remains a beloved choice, ranking #1179 in the US. 4,666 babies have been named Krish since 1970.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Krish?
2006peak year
Today, Krish is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #1179), with only about 167 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2006, 371 babies were given the name (ranked #633 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Krish's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 4,666 babies have been registered as Krish since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Krish's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — divine leadership. People named Krish tend to be sharp, charming, and gifted at being the most beloved deity's compact form.
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